Chapter 158

"Come here. You're letting the rain in."

Riftan approached her and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. The ticklish sensation of his scruffy chin on her cheek made her hunch her shoulders. Rubbing his lips on her temple, he squeezed her tender breast.

The brewing storm made the air thick, and lightning lit up the night once more. Deafening thunder boomed across the sky. It was so ear-splitting that it made Maxi fear that the heavens would come crashing down on them.

Letting out a soft sigh, Riftan led a trembling Maxi back to the cot and made her sit down.

"I must go. I don't want you taking a step out of this tent until the storm is over, do you understand?"

Maxi looked up at him, wide-eyed. "You're… going out? In s-such weather?"

"The horses will be agitated. I'll have to check the stables and increase our defenses."